2685 Creston Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

The 73-unit, 6-story building at 2685 Creston Avenue in Fordham, owned by Carlos Orduz and constructed in 1940, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been recurring heating and hot water problems, with multiple emergency complaints recorded in 2025, including an open complaint about an electric/gas range that remains unresolved as of May 2025. Apartment 5D has particularly significant current violations as of October 2024, including mice infestation and defective plastered surfaces requiring repair.

The building has also faced consistent challenges with various infrastructure systems, as evidenced by multiple emergency plumbing complaints and the presence of pest-related issues, though recent inspections (2024) have shown rodent control improvements with "Passed" results. The property's violation history reveals past concerns about safety systems, including fire door self-closing mechanisms in 2022 and expired carbon monoxide and smoke detector issues in apartment 2M. While the building had documented bed bug infestations in 2018-2019, recent bedbug reports from 2020-2024 show no new cases.

The Department of Buildings records indicate some historical compliance issues, particularly regarding fire door functionality, though these were addressed. The building's maintenance record shows a pattern of issues requiring tenant intervention for inspections, as many complaints were closed due to lack of access for HPD inspectors. Despite these ongoing concerns, recent rodent inspections (2022-2024) suggest improved management of pest control measures, as all recent inspections have passed, with only one instance of noted rat activity in 2021.